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Patent GB-2368510-A (GB)
Title: A reel seat assembly
Inventor: ALLEY FRANCIS WILLIAM
IPC: A01K87/06
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: A reel foot assembly for detachably securing various sizes of reel feet for use in a fishing rod, including a tubular body, a first reel foot holder fixedly mounted proximate a first end of the tubular body, the first reel foot holder having a reel foot receiving area, a second reel foot holder positioned proximate a second end of the tubular body, the second reel foot holder being movable along a length of the tubular body and having an interior surface, at least a portion of which has a substantially continuously increasing radius, and a securing member for locking the axial position of the second reel foot holder along the tubular body.
Patent GB-2364574-A (GB)
Title: System for automatically emulating different directional earth magnetic fields
Inventor: OH SE HOON
IPC: H04N9/29
Filed: 2000-03-13
Abstract: A magnetic field control apparatus comprises input means 30 for selecting a desired magnetic field and a control system 20 for controlling the power supplied to a coil to automatically provide the desired magnetic field within a chamber 50. The control system may include a memory storing earth magnetic field values and corresponding power supply adjustment data. A gauss meter 11 may be used to automatically attain the magnetic field target value. Also disclosed is a method suitable for obtaining a desired magnetic field comprising the input of a desired earth magnetic value, reading corresponding earth magnetic field data stored in a memory and automatically adjusting a power supply according to the said data to obtain the desired earth magnetic field. Further disclosed is a method comprising keying in a desired earth magnetic value, displaying a menu, selecting a memory address and adjusting a power supply according to the power adjusting data which corresponds to the said memory address or generating an error signal if there is insufficient data.
Patent GB-2368567-A (GB)
Title: A beverage holding device for a vehicle
Inventor: SHIMAJIRI NAOHIRO
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A beverage holding device 1 for a vehicle having a lid member 3 pivotally joined to a base member 2 and a holding member 4 for holding a periphery of a container connected between the lid and base members 2 and 3. The holding member 4 is shifted between a vertical state at the closed position (figure 2) and a horizontal state at the open position as in figure 1. The base member 2 and lid member 3 have receiving portions 25 and 35 to receive a bottom portion of the container. In an alternative embodiment, the base member 2 has a portion 23a that, in use, with the holding member 4, supports the top of a container.
Patent GB-2383880-A (GB)
Title: "Fruit" machine with novice and expert modes
Inventor: SHORT KEVIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: An AWP gaming machine incorporates a variety of available play features of varying complexity. A selection mechanism 1,3,5 enables the user to preselect a combination of the play features to suit a desired level of skill (novice, medium or expert) required for playing a game on the machine. In Fig 3 (not shown) the preselected novice, medium and expert combinations are replaced by a button/touchpad array 10 which allows all play features to be individually adjusted.
Patent GB-2369679-A (GB)
Title: Deposition monitoring system
Inventor: COUET BENOIT
IPC: E21B47/08
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: Described is an apparatus for detecting and removing deposits from a surface exposed to wellbore fluids. The apparatus can monitor the rate of deposition and subsequently remove the deposited material. The combination of detection apparatus and removal apparatus provides an instrument with self-cleaning operation mode.
Patent GB-2387515-A (GB)
Title: Mapping bits to at least two channels using two interleavers, one for systematic bits, and the other for parity bits
Inventor: BEALE MARTIN
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: An arrangement and method for channel mapping in a UTRA TDD HSDPA wireless communication system by applying interleaving functions in first 530 and second 540 interleaving means to a bit sequence to produce symbols for mapping to physical channels. The first and second interleaving means are arranged to map symbols from respectively systematic and parity bits. Each symbol contains at least one systematic bit and at least one parity bit. Symbols are mapped in a forward direction when a channel has an even index number, and in a reverse direction when a channel has an odd index number. The symbols may comprise bit-pairs. Systematic bits are preferably mapped to high reliability bit positions in TDD HSDPA, achieving a performance gain of between 0.2dB and 0.5dB. The forwards/reverse mapping allows a degree of interleaving that improves system performance in fading channels or channels disturbed by short time period noise or interference.
Patent GB-2379966-A (GB)
Title: Sprocket for use with a toothed chain
Inventor: SAITO TOYONAGA
IPC: F16H55/30
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A silent chain composed of link rows connected to one another by connecting pins, each link row consisting of toothed link plates 22 selected at random and arranged in a parallel, side-by-side relationship to one another, the link plates 22 of each row being interleaved with link plates of two adjacent rows. A sprocket is in mesh with the toothed chain, the sprocket having teeth cut with a hob cutter (HC) having a hob pitch (Ph) smaller that the pitch of the chain (Pc). By combining the silent chain with the sprocket a low noise and low vibration silent chain transmission mechanism can be realised. The sprocket of the invention reduces the noise that would be otherwise generated due to tolerances in the chain tooth manufacturing process. Preferably the ratio of hob pitch to the chain pitch of the silent chain is within a range from 0.96 to 1.00 (see fig 3).
Patent GB-2393794-A (GB)
Title: Module, system and method for testing a phase locked loop
Inventor: ROSENBAUM YAIR
IPC: G01R29/26
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A digital test module (5) is provided for testing a phase locked loop circuit. The module (5) includes phase detection circuitry (10) for performing phase measurements of the phase locked loop circuit and analogue test circuitry (20) for testing at least one analogue element of the phase locked loop circuit. Frequency measurement circuitry (30) is provided for performing frequency measurements of the phase locked loop circuit, as is circuitry (40) for performing calibration and jitter measurements. In this way cycle-to-cycle and phase jitter measurements may be made. A calibration mechanism is provided allowing a process evaluation to be made and which allows the jitter data to be provided in a few seconds. The fully digital design facilitates easy manufacture and ready retargeting of the module to diverse applications and processes.
Patent GB-2393897-A (GB)
Title: Drinking cup having a lid and a support holder
Inventor: TANNER NICHOLAS
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A cup closure system comprising: a cup (1) having a bottom (2), side walls (3) and a lip (4); a lid (8) for the cup; one or more snap-fitting projections (11) on the lid and/or the cup to retain the lid on the cup when the lid is pressed down onto the cup; and a support ring (6) to support the cup under the lip, wherein the support ring is configured to permit manual insertion of the cup into the support ring, manual application of a lid onto the cup, and manual removal of the cup from the support ring. The cup is suspended in the support ring (6) while the lid (8) is pressed onto the cup, thereby preventing collapse of the cup and spillage of its contents.
Patent GB-2394373-A (GB)
Title: A receiver for analog and digital signals which uses a digital signal processor for filtering
Inventor: COWLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: A tuner for analogically and digitally modulated signals comprises a single tuner arrangement (20) for converting any selected analog or digital channel to baseband or zero 1F. Simple analog low pass filtering (21) is applied before conversion in an ADC (22) to the digital domain. A digital signal processor (23) performs channel filtering and signal correction and supplies a signal to a digital demodulator (13). The processed digital signals are also supplied to a digital remodulator and DAC (24) and from there to an analog demodulator (6).
Patent GB-2394409-A (GB)
Title: A paintbrush
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2002-10-26
Abstract: A paintbrush comprises a fluid receptacle 1 having a body which is closed at one end 2, the other end 3 being closed by a releasable plug 6. The plug is formed with at least one aperture 8 through which fluid can leave the receptacle. A brush head 9 is connected to the plugged end of the receptacle and includes an open-ended ferrule 11 for retaining a plurality of bristles 12. The ferrule base 14 is formed with one or more apertures 15 for the flow of fluid from the receptacle to the bristles. A chamber 9 is positioned between the aperture of the plug and the ferrule base to receive fluid passing between the receptacle and the brush head. A porous member may be positioned between the apertures of the plug and the ferrule base in order to restrict the flow of fluid to the bristles.
Patent GB-2395092-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to terminals in a telecommunications system
Inventor: LEE TIN LIN
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: When a subscriber to mobile telecommunications network A roams in mobile telecommunications network B using their mobile terminal MS 30B, calls to them, for example from calling mobile terminal MS 30A, are routed via HLR 40A of network A. HLR 40A is connected to a time zone data processing module 50 which stores data relating to the time zone within which network B is located. This allows time zone data processing module 50 to calculate whether the call from MS 30A is likely to be received at an inconvenient time (for example in the early hours of the morning) by roaming subscriber of MS 30B in network B. If it is determined that the call is likely to be received at an inconvenient time by the subscriber MS 30B, the caller is advised of this and is given the option to store a voice or SMS message which will be transmitted by the time zone data processing module 50 to the subscriber of MS 30B at a more convenient time. The times at which the subscriber MS 30B receives communications are selectable by the subscriber.
Patent GB-2382359-A (GB)
Title: Structural elongate element
Inventor: PHILLIPS JEFFREY RAYMOND
IPC: E04C3/08
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: An elongate structural element 10 has a pair of longitudinally extending chords 12,14, the chords 12,14 being spaced from one another and being interconnected along their lengths by a plurality of bracing members 16, the bracing members 16 being configured as close curve members (e.g. ellipse, circular or oval), each bracing member 16 being secured to each of the chords 12,14.
Patent GB-2381039-A (GB)
Title: Fastening a sink in a worktop
Inventor: PARKER GARY
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: A fastener for receiving a sink unit in a worktop has a plastics clip (1) for attaching to a tab or rail (4) and a hinged clamping member (11) which is tightened up against the underside of the worktop by a screw (16) (with guide fingers (14) engaging through hinge pin bores (7). The screw can be pressed through a bore (19) in the hinge pin and self-tap into a non-threaded passage (8) in the clip (1) when the clamping member (11) is hinged to engage under the worktop. The bore (19) through the hinge pin (9) has small flexible tags (20) projecting into it past which the screw thread can snap, but which retain the screw (16) when that is not engaged with the clip (1). The hinge pin (9) and the clip have mutually engageable detents (22, 23, 24) which locate the pin (9), and thus the clamping member (11), in either the operative position, for engaging the worktop, or the non-operative position with the clamping member swung back free of the worktop.
Patent GB-2398268-A (GB)
Title: Patch assembly for retaining medical tubing or the like
Inventor: MARTIN RICHARD JOHN BURTON
IPC: B32B7/12
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: A patch assembly for securing medical tubing (3) or the like comprises a patch (1) of moisture-permeable material with a self-adhesive hydrogel layer and a retaining strip (2) of polyurethane film - foam laminate which bridges the tubing (3) and is releasably secured to the patch by a suitable adhesive. The retaining strip (2) can be released and reattached in a different orientation (2') to allow the orientation of the tubing (3) to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2388006-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder
Inventor: NATAR PARIS
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A bird feeder comprising resilient members 12 adapted to form a feed stuff containing space 14, and a retaining member 16 for retaining the resilient members in a feed stuff retaining position. The retaining member is adapted to release one or more of the resilient members for providing feed stuff in the feed stuff containing space. The resilient members form gaps which extend approximately vertically along the feed stuff containing space to allow birds external access to the feed stuff containing space.
Patent GB-2388562-A (GB)
Title: Mounting centrifuge parts for easy cleaning
Inventor: MURAYAMA KAZUHIKO
IPC: B04B15/06
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A bio cell cleaning centrifuge 1 includes a detachable inner chamber body 15. The centrifuge includes a rotor 6 detachable from a drive mechanism 5. Test tube holders 21 are pivotally movably supported on the rotor 6 for holding test tubes. A cleaning liquid distributor 30 is detachably disposed on the rotor 6 for supplying cleaning liquid to the respective test tubes. A bowl 12 detachable from the drive mechanism is disposed below the test tube holders. The inner chamber body 15 is disposed below the bowl 12 for receiving therein supernatant liquid discharged out of the test tubes during rotation of the rotor 6. The inner chamber body 15 is detachably mounted on a main case. The inner chamber body is detached after the distributor, the rotor, and the bowl are detached.
Patent GB-2386746-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack system for hand-held power tools
Inventor: GLAUNING RAINER
IPC: H01M50/296
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A battery pack system for hand-held power tools consists of a plurality of battery packs (1, 2) of different sizes, each battery pack (1, 2) having on one side of its housing contact elements (3) via which an electrical connection between the battery pack (1, 2) and the electrical drive of a hand-held power tool can be established, and having locking elements (3) for fixing the battery pack (1, 2) to the housing of a hand-held power tool. The battery packs (1, space the 2) belonging to the battery pack system can be used very flexibly for very diverse hand-held power tools if the geometry of the locking and contact elements (3) is the same for all battery packs (1, 2).
Patent GB-2398435-A (GB)
Title: Outlet sharing device
Inventor: JAMES JASON LEE
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A device for enabling a Cat 5, Cat 5e or Cat 6 data cable to carry at least two distinct signals simultaneously comprises a body (3) having first (7), second (8) and third (9) RJ45 jacks, connections being provided between the contacts of the first jack and respective contacts of the second and third jacks. By using pairs of identical devices two signals may be combined, fed through a data cable, and split at the opposite end. The devices maintain integrity of the data system to the required protocol standard. The bodies (3) are preferably colour coded so as to identify the particular combination of connections provided by each device.
Patent GB-2385154-A (GB)
Title: Method of and system for controlling the ratio of a variable lead parameter and an adjustable lag parameter for a lag-lead process
Inventor: BURNHAM KEITH J
IPC: F02D19/02
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: In a method of and system for controlling the air/gas ratio in a lag-lead combustion plant the lead and lag parameters are monitored to provide lead and lag signals representative of the values of the parameters. These are compared to provide an error signal representative of the deviation of the ratio of the lead and lag parameters from a preselected ratio. The lag parameter is then adjusted to reduce the deviation in response to the deviation exceeding a preselected deviation.
Patent GB-2391065-A (GB)
Title: Classifying cells based on information contained in cell images
Inventor: VAISBERG EUGENI A
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: Image analysis methods analyze images of cells and place the cells in particular cell cycle phases based upon certain features extracted from the images. The methods can also quantify the total amount of DNA in a cell based on specific features such as fluorescence intensity from fluorescent molecules that bind to DNA. Further, the methods can characterize a cell as mitotic or interphase based on chosen parameters such as the variance in intensity observed in a cell image and/or the size of a region containing DNA. In one example, image analysis methods can classify the cell into one of the following five phases: G1, S, G2, telophase, and an early stage mitotic phase comprised of prophase, metaphase, and anaphase.
Patent GB-2406004-A (GB)
Title: Pump motor start-up circuit
Inventor: SHEPHERD NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: F04D15/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A portable water pump assembly comprising a sealed housing (1), a rechargeable battery pack (9) and one or more pump motors (12, 13). The motor or motors are synchronous motors with a low voltage coil and controlled to run above the nominal start frequency. In a start-up procedure the motor speed is progressively increased to a speed marginally below the stall point by using current monitoring to determine the speed control point. If motor stall occurs then the motor is restarted and the speed increased again. The assembly has buoyancy such that it floats in water with a centre of gravity such that the inlet is submerged. Weighted filter assemblies may be attached to adjust buoyancy, centre of gravity or to sink the assembly.
Patent GB-2395319-A (GB)
Title: Electronic asset assignment and tracking
Inventor: WIENER JASON
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: Electronic asset assignment and tracking systems and methods are provided. When assets and attributes are not specified at the time of a trade, a user may assign assets (2110), corresponding quantities, and other attributes post trade. A limit may be set on the time allotted for assigning the assets. When the limit is reached, a default asset or assets may be automatically assigned (2114. These default assets in their entirety or as a supplement to assets previously assigned may be assigned to allow the trade to be processed. If not enough assets were assigned, the trade may default. Selecting a trade, e.g., from a tab of trades that have not been fully assigned, assets may take the user to a dialog box to view and input asset information. Before or after trades are assigned assets, they may be assigned confirmation numbers (2006). Previously made trades may be viewed in a trade history tab.
Patent GB-2398127-A (GB)
Title: Downhole calibration system for directional sensors
Inventor: WU JIAN-QUN
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for improving the accuracy of directional surveys using magnetometers and accelerometers. The method corrects errors in bias, scale-factor, misalignment of cross-axial magnetometers, and bias or scale-factor of axial magnetometer by requiring the magnitude of measured cross-axial magnetic field to be as constant as possible over several tool face angles at a survey point in a wellbore and the magnitude of the measured total magnetic field and dip angle equal to the reference values, respectively. The axial component of the measured magnetic field is also determined. The method also corrects accelerometers similarly. The calibration parameters obtained at one survey point are applied to measurements at other survey points to improve the accuracy of surveys and the efficiency of drilling operations, by improving the determination of well orientation.
Patent GB-2407258-A (GB)
Title: Wringer bucket or container, with dirt retaining arrangement
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: A47L13/58
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: The cleaning equipment comprises a container, typically a bucket 1, a wringer 2 mounted on or in the container and a partition element 3 dividing the container into a first compartment 4 which, in use, receives liquid wrung out in the wringer and a second compartment 5 which, in use, receives cleaning liquid. A dirt receiving element 6 is provided for receiving dirt settling from the cleaning liquid in use contained in the second compartment. The dirt receiving element may be located below an apertured part of the partition element which defines the base of the second compartment. Preferably, the first and second compartments communicate with one another via the dirt receiving element.
Patent GB-2424289-A (GB)
Title: Equity Protection
Inventor: EDWARDS STEVEN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A financial product that enables a buyer of positive equity protection and/or negative equity protection (the "Buyer") 1 to purchase protection either directly or indirectly from the seller of positive equity protection and/or negative equity protection (the "Seller") 2 against the prospective future positive equity depreciation and/or against the prospective future negative equity (within agreed parameters) in a specified property 3 between the commencement of the agreement and any time up to and including expiry, set dates up to and including expiry or upon expiry of the agreement. The Buyer 1 makes one or more periodic payments 4 to the Seller 2 in return for a contingent positive equity protection payment and/or contingent negative equity protection payment 5 from the Seller 2 equal to the positive equity depreciation and/or the negative equity (within agreed parameters) in a specified property 3.
Patent GB-2405253-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent displays
Inventor: FRYER CHRISTOPHER JAMES NEWTON
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: This invention deals with the problem of track derived tails in electroluminescent displays. Track derived tails are produced when a lead used to energise individual shaped electrodes causes the electroluminescent (EL) material to emit light. The leads are therefore visible as faint tails extending from the illuminated characters of the display. A solution proposed by the present invention involves providing a shield layer 71 of electrically conductive material, shaped and sized as a negative of the shaped back electrodes 21. Shield layer 71 is positioned as an intermediate electrode between and aligned with the shaped back electrode 21 and the EL layer 13. Shield layer 71 is given the same electrical potential as the front electrode 12 and acts to prevent leads 22 and 32 causing the EL layer to emit unwanted light. Alternatively or in addition, EL material may be shaped into discrete areas 43, each matching in shape and size the relevant individual shaped back electrodes 21.
Patent GB-2417545-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: POTTER LAURENCE JOHN
IPC: B60T13/68
Filed: 2004-08-28
Abstract: A valve assembly (10) comprising a valve body (12), a first movable pressure responsive element (20), and a second pressure responsive movable element (22), wherein the valve assembly (10) further comprises a resilient biasing element (44) and a movable third pressure responsive element(46), the resilient biasing element (44) extending between the third pressure responsive element (46) and the valve body (12) and the third pressure responsive element(46) being adapted to act on both the first (20) and second (22) pressure responsive elements to transmit the biasing force of the resilient biasing element (44) to both the first (20) and second (22) pressure responsive elements.